In a state cabinet meeting chaired by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Union Home Ministry's guidelines for the upcoming mock drill were reviewed. All ministers and in-charge secretaries were directed to support district administrations in their implementation.
Union Home Ministry has asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance Civil Defence effectiveness. The measures to be undertaken include operationalisation of Air Raid Warning Sirens and training of civilians, students, and others on Civil Defence aspects to protect themse
The cities include state capital Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Katni. The drills aim to simulate protective measures in case of attack or disaster, with special focus on safeguarding citizens.
In response to the directives from the Home Ministry, Maharashtra will do mock drills in the coastal areas, said Director of Maharashtra Civil Defence Prabhat Kumar.
A day ahead of national mock drills scheduled for May 7, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema confirmed that exercises will be held across 20 districts in the state.
The police and local administration were also part of the rehearsal mock drills, which are scheduled to be carried out tomorrow as per the instructions of the Union Home Ministry.
In response to the directives from the Home Ministry, preparations for a mock drill scheduled for May 7 have commenced at the Civil Defence Control Room in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Speaking to ANI on the initiative, Rai remarked,"It is a good thing. It will not affect the country. But every Indian will be reminded of what his duty and function are. If by chance an emergency arises, a war breaks out, which is unlikely and should not happen, but you should always know wh
The Home Secretary will be reviewing the preparations for the exercise which are set to happen tomorrow on orders of Union Home Ministry, in an effort to boost to civil defence preparations and aims to assess and enhance the readiness of Civil Defence mechanisms across states and Union Terri
In a boost to civil defence preparations amid tensions with Pakistan, the Union Home Ministry has decided to organise Civil Defence Exercise and Rehearsal across 244 categorised districts on May 7.